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I help nonprofits secure funding and build strategies that actually work. Over the past two years, I have helped raise more than $700,000 in grant funding for mission-driven organizations. I’ve worked with nonprofits operating at a range of sizes, from small grassroots budgets around $10,000 to established organizations managing up to $1.5 million. That range has shaped my ability to tailor grant strategies that are realistic, competitive, and sustainable at each stage. My background in nonprofit leadership and development means I don’t just write strong proposals, I understand how to position your work in a way that aligns with funder priorities and your organization’s real capacity. I’ve led grant writing, built fundraising systems, and supported organizations through key growth stages, including launching new programs and expanding services. I know what it takes to move from ideas to funded, sustainable work. I can support with grant research, full proposal development, editing, fundraising strategy, donor communications, and program framing. My experience spans refugee support, housing and homelessness, food access, arts organizations, children and families, education-based programs, and healthcare initiatives. I am skilled at translating complex, on-the-ground work into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders. Clients value that I am strategic, efficient, and dependable. I communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and produce work that moves funding forward. If you are looking for someone who can step in quickly, understand your organization, and deliver high-quality grant work with real results, I’d be glad to connect. Other Credentials: MA, Counseling, BA, Psychology, CFRE (certified fundraising executive June 2026)